Adoption Therapists in Boulder, CO
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Mia Bertram
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a Child and Family Therapist specializing in Play Therapy, working with children ages 3- 12 struggling with such issues such as grief,
adoption
/foster care, trauma, self- esteem, divorce and sensory processing disorder. I have received extensive training at the Play Therapy Institute of Colorado in brain development and utilizing the nervous system as a means to understand and help clients regulate themselves. I am a resource for parents and caregivers, offering coaching and education to help create loving relationships by understanding their child's needs and ways to support their growth individually and within the family system.
Christine M Springer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, LPC
Verified
Verified
Areas of interest include:
adoption
, anxiety, coaching, grief and loss, life transitions, trauma events (past and present) and crisis work.
I strive to provide a safe and therapeutic space for individuals to work on a variety of issues. I believe that each of us has inherent abilities to heal and live a successful and balanced life. A therapist or counselor's role is to use learned skills and therapeutic modalities in an empathic voice to assist individuals in overcoming the obstacles in their life. My goal is to have that person feel mentally and emotionally healthy AND to thrive. I hope to help you unlock that potential within yourself using such modalities as general psychotherapy, art therapy, EMDR, DBT and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
Not accepting new clients
Elizabeth B Konrath
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Verified
Verified
I have devoted my career to helping children, adolescents, and adults heal from anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and loss. I have extensive training in trauma, particularly working with children, adolescents, and families whose lives are affected by physical abuse, sexual abuse, family violence, neglect, bullying, and attachment issues related to
adoption
. I value the importance of working with the whole family system to heal from trauma, improve mental wellness, and adjust to changes in the family dynamic. My treatment is aimed at strengthening the parent-child relationship, and assessing the strengths and areas of growth within the caregiver/child dyad.
Shannon Pannell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA , Student
Verified
Verified
In particular, children who suffer from neglect, bullying, and attachment issues related to
adoption
are some of the most typical clients.
I have dedicated my life to helping children and adults heal, and believe that healing is better done together. Do you or a loved one suffer from anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, or loss? I strive to use creative tools to create a safe environment for all who come through the door. For adults struggling with loss, anxiety, and depression, I have found satisfaction in providing tools to manage their everyday lives. I have training in trauma-informed practices, Theraplay, and sand therapy.
Kate Thompson: Individuals, Couples and Groups
Counselor, MA, CJT, BACP
Verified
Verified
I have worked with many different issues including loss, identity, sexual & domestic abuse,
adoption
, depression, anxiety, relationships and transitions.
I work with individuals and couples offering existential therapy to help you to live more fully and find new ways to face your predicaments, paradoxes and conflicts. Together we can explore your life and relationships to discover ways in which you can live more authentically, in alignment with your values. I trained and worked in England before moving to Boulder in 2010. I have over 20 years experience as a therapist; I bring that with me as I meet each new individual or couple. I will help you describe, clarify and unravel your relationship to the world, your self and other people. We do not have to start with your childhood.
Waitlist for new clients
Shanly H Weber
MA, SEP
Verified
Verified
I help individuals and couples work through issues related to depression, anxiety, shame, insomnia, fatigue, illness, interpersonal challenges and trauma. I honor diversity in my practice and approach the therapist-client relationship with compassion, openness, safety and even humor. I am trained in Buddhist meditation, Medical Chi Kung, Kaiut Yoga, Somatic Experiencing, Attachment and
Adoption
issues and Feeding Your Demons. I believe that we are all inherently healthy and that with support and the right approach, healing is always possible.
Brie Anderson, Passages Counseling LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, R-DMT, EMDR, II
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Child and Family Therapist, specializing in emotional issues (grief, anxiety, anger), attachment disorders, trauma and
adoption
. My approach is a unique blend of compassion and humor coupled with the latest research in neuroscience and child development. I have worked with children in a variety of settings both in/out of the United States including mental health centers, residential facilities, schools and in-home. I am a dedicated practitioner with over 10 years experience supporting children and families find resiliency, empowerment and hope during difficult times. Call today for a FREE consultation!
Kathleen Salmon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer in-person therapy at my office or at a local nature trail. In addition to anxiety and depression, I specialize in treating trauma (including birth trauma), sexual assault & abuse,
adoption
related issues, sensory processing and LGBTQ+ identity exploration. Young Adult Therapy: Some young adults are having trouble transitioning to college or life outside of their childhood home. Some are seeking guidance as they develop their professional identity and consider their life trajectory. I offer in-depth talk therapy, augmented with art and creative activities, and EMDR to help young adults with their next steps.
Not accepting new clients
Jacqueline Anne Schwarz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have led trainings on Resilience, Trauma and Secondary-trauma, as well as Developmental transitions and
Adoption
issues.
I work with people in transition: issues that arise in the movement from childhood to adolescence, from home to college, from being single to being partnered, separation and divorce, and ways in which we relate throughout life towards work and loves. I will help you explore your conscious choices and their non-conscious sources and impacts from early experiences. I specialize in helping people of all ages move through traumatic events, and develop resilience skills. My work is primarily Psycho-dynamically and Neuro-dynamically based. With children, I frequently use play-therapy as a primary modality.
Play Therapy of Boulder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
Play therapy is the research-based treatment of choice for children struggling with: anxiety and withdrawn behavior, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Reactions, trauma, abuse and neglect, chronic or terminal illness, hospitalization,
adoption
and foster-care, grief, divorce, family violence, aggression and acting out behavior.
Are you worried that your preschooler's abrupt mood swings will be a problem when she enters kindergarten? Is your third grader easily frustrated, teary and self-deprecating over an inability to get things right? Are you discouraged because of your fourth grader's consistently angry and disrespectful behavior? Raising a child with difficult behaviors can be exhausting. . . As a play therapist and parent resource, I help parents have more harmonious and enjoyable relationships with their children.
Karen Wilding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have raised a family and have personal and
professional experience with single parenting, step families and
adoption
.
My approach is direct, supportive and caring. I believe that effective psychotherapy is based upon mutual curiosity and genuineness in discovering how to meet life’s challenges - including family issues, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. The path through these difficulties includes facing them with humor, gentleness and
bravery. The fruition of this exploration is a greater awareness of self and an appreciation of others.
Amanda Jenkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I also have experience in
adoption
, infertility and parenting.
I work with adults who are looking to relieve depression and anxiety or cope with loss or life transitions or challenges, couples looking for more meaningful and satisfying relationships and children/adolescents needing support with emotional or behavioral difficulties. I utilize a variety of therapeutic theories, allowing for flexibility in meeting your individual needs in the most beneficial way.
Grass Roots Healing, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Reyka's experience involves complex trauma, attachment & relationship issues, anxiety & other mood disorders,
adoption
-related trauma, & rebuilding skills related to relaxation and stress management.
Dr. Jessica Reyka, Psy.D., the founder and owner of Grass Roots Healing, LLC, is a firm believer that in order to reconnect and heal, we must first go back to the "root" of the problem or concern, which often stems far back into one's life, and then work towards healing from an inward-out approach. "The stronger our roots are, the more beautiful the leaves that come from the tree"; similar to the process of therapy where we rebuild the foundation from which you view the world and create a life/beliefs/behaviors that are more in alignment with your true values and authentic self.
Lorna Benton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CDWF
Verified
Verified
With more than 20 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents, and families in a number of different clinical settings, some of the issues I have helped many individuals and families resolve are issues related to: grief, loss, self-esteem, shame, anxiety, trauma, divorce, step/blended families,
adoption
, depression, behavior problems.
You've already tried all you can think of, but asking for help is hard! It takes courage to take that step toward change. You don't have to 'go it' alone. How do you find the 'right fit'? If you are wanting to feel comfortable in your own skin, wanting home be 'a safe place to land', wish for better connections, communication, and ease, then call to schedule. Together we can we can create the change you crave. Whether through individual counseling, family therapy, or in one of my groups: feel better, stop hurting, live happier, get relief, experience more ease, connection with yourself and others, and live with authenticity.
Melissa Holland, MS Parent Support Specialist
MS
If you are a parent, struggling with your young child's big, baffling behaviors, I am here to help. If you have tried All. The. Things: every sticker chart, consequence, love and logic approach, boundaries, time outs & more and nothing has helped, then let's try something new. We need to go beyond the outdated, ineffective behavior management approach. It doesn't work. And together, I know that we can tip the balance, so that your parenting experience is less stressful, with less resistance, defiance, and overwhelm, to one that is filled with more joy, connection and ease. It is possible.
Julie Ciecior
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Being a woman can be magical and empowering. It can also be exhausting. As women we navigate the many pressures of our every day lives. We can get lost in the day to day aspects of motherhood, being a partner, a friend, daughter and trying to uphold a career. Meanwhile our dreams and longing for more often take a backseat and get lost in the shuffle. In every woman, there is a voice that begs to be heard and a story that desires to be lived. Living a life in your own wild freedom is not something you need to wait to do someday. What would life look like if you listened to Her now?
Cynthia L Divino
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have more than 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My expertise is in treating trauma and attachment issues but I am adept at helping with anxiety, depression, and adjusting to a current life crisis such as divorce and loss. Another area of expertise is working with children, especially children between 0 and 6.
Karen DeClerk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As humans, our desire for connection and belonging is innate, healthy and our birthright. Too often, parts of us seem to sabotage our relationships and peace of mind by utilizing old learned patterns, meant to protect, but now limiting our fullest expressions of love and security. When we explore, honor and understand the origins of these parts and turn toward them with compassion, we offer ourselves the opportunity to integrate and heal old wounds, to live and love in the present, informed by, but not limited by the past. I assist individuals and couples in transforming themselves and their relationships.
Opal Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Horses have an innate sense of the suffering of their herd. They are hyper-attuned to the needs of others around them. When I work with my horses they are able to pick up on the underlying needs and desires of my clients. They know when you are feeling angry, isolated, or restless. The horses are able to attune to your emotions while I help you to put those feelings into words and do the necessary work to solve life's challenges. Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Somatic Spiritual Counseling - Chris Cannon MA CAS
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CAS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our world, our relationships, and our minds often present us with challenges too difficult to work out on our own. These challenges can bar us from intimate contact with ourselves and others. They often take over our life, or makes certain parts of it unbearable. And if you are seeking out ways to work with them, I whole-heartedly salute you. My counseling is client-centered, mindfulness-based, and attachment-informed. This means that you choose what we work on, I help you to explore it in the present moment, and we use the power of relationship and care in that exploration.
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Adoption Therapists
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.